Parent's Corner

Ages & Stages

Every child learns and develops differently, and at varying speeds. While some infants progress faster and earlier than others, most children level out over time; however, if you see signs that indicate your child's progress may be delayed, the earlier you seek help, the better. Below is a general guideline for reviewing your child's developmental growth:

Birth to 1 year old

From Birth to 3 Months

• Able to suck and swallow• Sleeps most of the day and night• Begins to smile• Startles easily in response to loud noise• May turn towards familiar sounds and voices• Recognizes bottle or breast• Turns head from side to side when lying on tummy• Begins to notice hands

From 3 to 6 months

• Rolls from stomach to back• Sits with some support• Starts to laugh and coo• Looks at adult faces• Grasps toys and brings objects to their mouths• Turns head toward bright light and color• Enjoys looking at reflection in mirror• Plays "peek-a-boo"• Responds to sounds around them• Makes or uses different cries to indicate needs• Repeats the same sounds or babbles

From 6 to 9 months

• Creeps or crawls forward on tummy• Responds to their name and "no"• Notices and looks for source of new sounds• Sits independently• Plays with their toes• Recognizes familiar faces• Tries to hold their bottle while feeding• Expresses anger, sadness, happiness and frustration• Tries to attract attention

From 9 to 12 months

• Pulls to stand• Crawls or creeps on hands and knees• Responds to requests such as "Come to mommy"• Responds to "No"• Tries to imitate sounds• Stacks two blocks• Walks with both hands held• Waves "bye-bye"• Says "mama" or "dada"

1-3 years old

From 12 to 15 months

• Says about eight to ten words• Walks• Drinks from glass or cup with help• Attends to one activity for a few minutes• Investigates surroundings

From 24 to 30 months

• Runs, walks up stairs• Eats without assistance• Enjoys playing with other children• Uses 2- and sometimes 3-word sentences• Is very sensitive to criticism• Tries to be independent: "Me do"• Is aware of opposites: "Up & Down"• Enjoys being read to